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Vivonex RTF is a complete elemental formula for oral consumption or tube feeding. Vivonex RTF Ready-to-Feed is a 100% free amino acids diet for total enteral nutrition to treat patients with severely compromised GI. Useful in stressed, catabolic patients, Vivonex RTF may be used post-operatively as an enteral alternative to TPN and may also benefit patients with gastrointestinal impairment. Vivonex RTF is appropriate for lactose-free, gluten-free, low-residue and kosher diets. Not for individuals with galactosemia.

Vivonex RTF Features and Benefits

100% free amino acid diet for severely compromised GI patients.

Only 10% calories from fat to support tolerance and reduce pancreatic stimulation.

Useful in stressed, catabolic patients.

Requires minimal digestive functionality for assimilation while providing benefits associated with continued use of the GI tract.

Can be used for tube feeding or oral supplementation.

Closed system with SpikeRight® PLUS port, the first available proximal-end enteral connector system designed to be incompatible with IV equipment.

Appropriate for these diets: lactose-free, gluten-free, low-residue and kosher. Not for individuals with galactosemia.

Vivonex RTF Specifications

Vivonex RTF Product Numbers: 36250000, 36280100, 4390036283.

Flavor Options: Unflavored.

Sizes: 250 mL, 1000 mL or 1500 mL.

kcal/mL: 1.0.

Protein Source: free amino acids (29% from BCAA).

Caloric Distribution (% of kcal)

Protein: 20%

Carbohydrate: 70%

Fat: 10%

Appropriate for these diets: lactose intolerance and gluten-free. Not for individuals with galactosemia .

NPC:N Ratio 111:1.

MCT:LCT Ratio 40:60.

n6:n3 Ratio 6.7:1.

Osmolality (mOsm/kg water):630.

Renal Solute Load (mOsm/L): 255.

Water 85%

Meets 100% RDI for 24 key micronutrients: 1500 mL.

L-arginine: 5.9 g/L

Container Type: Tetra Prisma, SpikeRight® PLUS UltraPak® Bag.

Manufacturer: Nestle.

Brand: Vivonex RTF.

HCPCS code: B4153.

Vivonex RTF Nutritional Support

Severely impaired GI function:

Severe protein, fat malabsorption

Transitional feeding

Extensive bowel resection

Malabsorption syndrome

Select trauma/surgery

Early post-operative feeding

Intestinal failure

Chylothorax

Pancreatitis

Trophic feeding

TPN alternative

Dual feeding with TPN

NOT FOR PARENTERAL USE This product is a medical food intended for use under medical supervision. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.